Dynasty Tactics

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Koei
  • Release Date: Sep 17, 2002
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. PSM Magazine
    70
    It's more like chess, where forward thinking is imortant, rather than immediate reaction. [Nov 2002, p.52]
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  2. PSX Nation
    70
    If “PTO IV” and “ROTK VII” rock your boat then this is a must-own PS2 DVD.
  3. G4 TV
    60
    A lot of work obviously went into the battle engine, but it's buried underneath such a thick layer of dry minutiae and inconsequential plot.

Awards & Rankings

53
#53 Best PS2 Game of 2002
33
#33 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 35
  3. Negative: 4 out of 35
  1. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    7
    Interesting, but overly complex. I remember expending hours and hours playing it, and discovering new mechanics near the end of the game.
  2. Sylictic
    Jul 8, 2023
    6
    A passable take on the three kingdoms saga. Focusing heavily on strategy and turn based combat could have worked however the difficulty spikeA passable take on the three kingdoms saga. Focusing heavily on strategy and turn based combat could have worked however the difficulty spike after the first couple of hours of gameplay tied with no real way to level up your characters to make the difficulty more bearable make this one of koeis weaker translations of their favourite novel.… Full Review »
  3. tomflanders
    May 22, 2020
    8
    Brilliant game. Basically a giant game of Three Kingdoms themed chess. Really well thought through
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